How to Avoid Scams and Sketchy Products on Amazon (2026) Amazon's open arms policy towards sellers has created an environment where trust is optional and authenticity is hard to verify.
The platform's vast selection of products – over 50,000 power banks alone – makes it difficult for consumers to spot genuine articles amidst the sea of sameness.
The problem isn't new; it's been brewing for years as Amazon expanded beyond books to become a behemoth of consumer goods.